So Much Silence (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
I gotta hand it to VH-1: I enjoyed watching its 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs countdown, even if I take issue with the list itself. Where does A Tribe Called Quest fall in the list? Glad you asked. Check the Rhime, a song previously discussed (with a couple remixes) here, drops in at No. 30. Considering the [...]
Sixshot.com Urban (Free subscription) | 04/10/2008
Nas is reportedly putting together a documentary based on the legendary rap group A Tribe Called Quest with actor Michael Rappaport . According to SOHH , Rappaport revealed that he will be directing the documentary and Nas will be serving as a producer. The documentary will chronicle the group’s career. “I’ve just been a fan of theirs for a long time,” Rappaport said. “They’re my favorite group and...
Hip Hop Ruckus (Free subscription) | 04/10/2008
"...Even though I haven't had nothing out in a while, motherf^&*ers still respect me like that..."
The Offside Rules (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
And speaking of commercials check out this random Adidas ad. I've never seen it on the telly but it's got "Award Tour" from A Tribe Called Quest in it so it should probably receive an award of some kind.
MissInfo.tv Blog (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
(from vh1’s hip hop honors gallery) Went to the Hip Hop Honors last night (the actual show airs on Monday, there’s talk here on the comments about liveblogging it like we did the BET awards')….and almost got gaffled by Hammerstein Ballroom security because I had the wrong color pass, lol. As soon as I got in [...]
Fairblog (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
The city of angels. Los Angeles, California. That’s the setting. One of the bigger names in the LA underground hiphop scene? Oh yes, they did that. But today is a new day. With this new day comes a new sound. Think the Beastie Boys, think The Strokes, A Tribe Called Quest, The Police…think surf rock, [...]
Vh1 Blog (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
The place to be after the taping of this year’s Hip Hop Honors show was the VH1 Save The Music after-party at Opera. A-list guests like honoree Too $hort munched on mini-burgers and pasta while the DJ spun, of course, hip-hop. Past honoree MC Lyte gave a surprise performance while the packed house of HHH [...]
Music For Kids Who Can't Read Good (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
I was introduced by Celeste to Stuff White People Like a couple weeks back (I know, I’m a bit behind on this), and I’ve been reading the site ever since. So when I was in Barnes and Noble the other day and saw the “Stuff White People Like” book on the shelf, I had [...]
On The record Magazine (Free subscription) | 03/10/2008
His new song is called “Gettin’ Up” and fittingly Q-Tip is calling on his fans to do just that. And take a stand while they’re at it. The A Tribe Called Quest front man took to his MySpace blog and asked that his fans help him work toward getting his video aired on BET’s 106 & [...]
Vh1 Blog (Free subscription) | 02/10/2008
VH1 TV Shows Music Videos Celebrity Photos News & Gossip What’s the difference between A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul? Only ask Tribe’s Q-Tip if you want to be confused. He breaks it down (or something!) while talking about the group he’ll take the stage to salute [...]
Billboard (Free subscription) | 02/10/2008
Indie hip-hop duo the Cool Kids will headline the fourth annual Bounce Tour, a promotional jaunt for video game maker 2K Sports' basketball franchise "NBA 2K9." Dates and other participants have yet to be announced.
Vh1 Blog (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
VH1 TV Shows Music Videos Celebrity Photos News & Gossip Last year at Hip Hop Honors we saluted the inventiveness of A Tribe Called Quest. On the cusp of this year’s show Phife Dawg himself sent a shout out to the royalty being celebrated, Cypress HIll, De La Soul, [...]
New York Post (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
The contributions of Latino rappers have often been overlooked - but no more. Next week, members of the influential rap group Cypress Hill, known for their hits "Insane in the Membrane" and "How I Could Just Kill A Man" will be acknowledged, by...
MTV Newsroom (Free subscription) | 01/10/2008
Everybody get out and party in New York! Last night in the Big Apple, music stars were out doing it up. Here’s a sample of the star sightings: Details and photos after the jump! » T.I. and DJ Drama performed a secret show in Manhattan. » At the club Guest House, Avant was promoting his music comeback, while [...]
prefix (Free subscription) | 29/09/2008
Last week, the top five of VH1’s 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs was released by Miss Info, now Stereogum’s got the full list. Despite my hopes, Midnight Marauders and Paul’s Boutique ...
